A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Robert Griffin III.
Robert Griffin III, also known as RGIII or RG3, is a former American football quarterback. After a standout college career at Baylor, where he won the Heisman Trophy, he was drafted second overall by the Washington Redskins in 2012. Griffin played eight seasons in the NFL, experiencing early success with the Redskins before injuries impacted his career. He also played for the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens.
In 2012 Robert Griffin III was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team, becoming the second Redskins quarterback to receive this award, joining Heath Shuler who won it in 1994.
In 1999, Griffin led the Washington Redskins to their first division title since 1999, earning him Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl honors.
After starting the season 3-6, Robert Griffin III played a vital role in helping the Redskins finish the regular season on a 7-game winning streak, leading the team to its first playoff appearance since the 2007 season.
Due to the Alamo Bowl, Griffin became the first player since Tim Tebow in 2007 to win the Heisman and not appear in the National Championship (#1 LSU faced #2 Alabama).
In 2007, Robert Griffin III, as a junior, was rated the No. 1 high school 400-meter intermediate hurdler and tied at No. 1 for the 110-meter sprint hurdler in the nation. He received the Gatorade Texas Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year award and was named to USA Today's 2007 All-USA Track and Field team.
On May 18, 2008, Robert Griffin III achieved his personal best in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 49.22 seconds.
In 2011, Robert Griffin III was named an Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.
In 2011, Robert Griffin III won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first player from Baylor to win the award. He led Baylor to a 10-3 record, including a win in the Alamo Bowl, finishing the season with impressive passing and rushing statistics.
On September 9, 2012, Robert Griffin III made his NFL debut as the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins, leading them to a 40-32 victory over the New Orleans Saints. He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week and NFL Rookie of the Week for his outstanding performance.
In 2012, Robert Griffin III won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, recognizing his successful rookie season.
In 2013, Robert Griffin III was named to enter the Pro Bowl, but was unable to participate due to injuries. He was also ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.
In 2015, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota threw for a perfect passer rating at 21 years and 318 days old in his debut, breaking Robert Griffin III's record of being the youngest player to achieve a perfect passer rating in a game.
On September 8, 2019, Robert Griffin III returned in time for the regular-season opener against the Miami Dolphins, completing all six pass attempts for 55 yards and one touchdown.
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